Job Description
Description
The Vanguard 2.2.1 contract currently has an opening for a Data Architect/Scientist to support the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Directorate. This program develops leading-edge technologies and delivers innovative solutions to the DoS. SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Data Architect/Scientist to support the various initiatives; Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, consolidation and centralized data lake for various Splunk platforms, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS initiatives within the Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud environments. The preferred candidate will develop solutions utilizing quantitative analysis, predictive analytics, data modeling, data lake design, and machine learning in support of the DoS mission.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience
- Experience in applying Database Design, Data Lake, and Data Mining principles within virtual, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Familiar with Big Data Architecture (Hadoop, Cloudera, Spark), distributed system, data warehousing (example: Apache Hive), and Data Lakes
- Experience with Infrastructure as a service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service within at least one of the 3 major cloud providers (Amazon, Google, or Microsoft)
- Strong Technical Skills in MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
- Programming languages - XML, JavaScript, Python
- Strong development, debugging, testing and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Splunk and Tableau
- Experience with data modeling, predictive analytics, quantitative analysis, data lake design, machine learning
- Experience with database security hardening processes in a Government environment
- Experience with shell scripting
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, DevOps process
- Proficient working within Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Clearance Required
- Must hold a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Desired Skills
- Team oriented approach and capable of working independently
- Mission/customer driven solution architect
- Ability to integrate customer vision/mission with emerging technologies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details.SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
